Dallas Weather: Storms drop 4-5 inches of rain in parts of Dallas-Fort Worth

DALLAS - Heavy rain and storms moved through North Texas on Friday morning, bringing flash flooding and intense lightning that likely caused several house fires.

Flash Flood Warning for Dallas County expires

The National Weather Service has allowed a flash flood warning for Dallas County, as well as parts of Collin and Denton counties, expire.

Heavy downpours dumped 4 to 5 inches of rain in the area, quickly flooding low-lying areas and causing water accumulation on roads and intersections.

Emergency officials warned drivers to exercise extreme caution on the roads, urging motorists to turn around if they encounter flooded water crossings. 

Localized street flooding heavily impacted areas across the Metroplex, significantly slowing down travel times.

FOX 4's Traffic reporter Chip Waggoner said at one point Dallas Fire-Rescue was responding to at least 34 reports of vehicles in water, including several high-water rescues.

There were also numerous reports of structure fires likely linked to lightning.

Friday Forecast

Widespread thunderstorms will hit the Metroplex throughout Friday. Some storms could become severe, bringing damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall that may trigger localized flash flooding.

While the strongest storms and gusty winds will shift east as the day progresses, high temperatures will stay in the mid-to-upper 80s for most of the region. Meanwhile, parts of Central Texas are under a heat advisory, with the heat index expected to reach 108 degrees.

FAA issues DFW Airport ground delay

The severe morning weather is causing air traffic delays into and out of Dallas.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for both Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) as the storms were moving through the area. 

While those ground stops have been lifted, a delay remains in effect through 8 p.m. on Friday. The average flight delay is 30 minutes (and increasing) due to the weather, according to the FAA.

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Weekend Forecast

Scattered, pop-up storms are expected Saturday afternoon, with highs in the low 90s and heat index values nearing triple digits.

Rain chances drop Sunday, making way for much hotter and more humid conditions. The heat index is forecast to surpass 105 degrees, and ‘feels-like’ temperatures could reach 110 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth.

7-Day Forecast

The hot and humid weather will stick around next week, accompanied by occasional afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Expect high temperatures and sticky humidity to persist through the week.

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